The answer is She asks the participants to clarify their viewpoints and introduce supporting facts. (D)
B. Builds tension
<span>Right before the Raven (death) comes "rapping" at the door. </span>
<span>It adds tension along with the sound words</span>
I would say the best answer is A, he hides behind a tree. I was in between A and D, but one can run in a park.
B wouldn't work because him being dressed in ordinary street clothes doesn't show that he's afraid of something.
C wouldn't work because although yes, he was panting, that could mean that he's just tired; not necessarily, scared.
The man hiding behind the tree is the best evidence for the conclusion of him being afraid of something. Also in the passage it states, "....he moved behind a tree. Seeming not to notice my presence, he stood with his back against the trunk, panting."
<u>Which best describes the impact of the narration in the excerpt?</u>
<em>It allows the reader to understand the thoughts of a man preparing for death. </em>
The literary device of stream of consciousness is used in this excerpt to create tension and prepare the reader for a difficult looming moment. It also invites the reader to enter the mind of the man and experience his feelings, thoughts, images, and empathize with what he is living.